Boo
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Joined: Nov 7, 2018
Last seen: Mar 23, 2026
Topics: 76 / Replies: 3805
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Answer to: Bolt-on necks and trussrods

@swepri I then attach the routing template to the neck blank, cut off the excess on the bandsaw and route the remaining waste off.

2 years ago
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Answer to: Bolt-on necks and trussrods

@swepri If you are thinking of doing a parallel headstock, Fender style, then you can do the truss rod either end. I’ve always done it at the headstoc...

2 years ago
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RE: Scottish Air Ambulance

@robin Well done! I’m glad you landed on the ground at a safe pace that you could walk away from it. 😆 You got more than your target. The air ambul...

2 years ago
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RE: Scottish Air Ambulance

@robin No problem, maybe I’ll need it someday, best to pay things forward. No problem with flooding here.

2 years ago
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RE: Scottish Air Ambulance

@robin There is your target money, just land on something soft. 😉

2 years ago
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RE: Had an amazing thing happen

@rathius Good for you man, sounds like you had a great day. Can you tell us if you enjoyed the whole episode or not, it didn’t quite come across in yo...

3 years ago
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RE: first scratch build : a neck through 12 string semi hollow telecaster style guitar

@tyreman That is wild and cool. My only issue with it is a practical one, I think it will be top (head) heavy when playing. Unless you have some count...

3 years ago
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RE: Renaissance guitar

@koendb It looks truly amazing, I wonder what it sounds like. 😉

3 years ago
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RE: First Uke Effort

Nice one James, looks great. I’m going to have to have a go at making one soon, everyone seems to be building acoustic instruments in recent times.

3 years ago
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RE: Renaissance guitar

@koendb The most wonderful of wonderful things. 🏆🥇

3 years ago
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RE: 🍭🍬Fun with Candy🍬🍭

@rathius and all, I do have more pictures of my progress with this build, I thought I’d updated but obviously not. I’ve still not completed this build...

3 years ago
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Answer to: Another Floyd rose question.

I don’t know but I’m currently looking at using a Floyd but I’m doing my research first. I’m looking at how different it will be to make a neck with t...

3 years ago
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RE: What's that? Another one?

@nsj Ha, superb. Nice collection.

3 years ago
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RE: Robin's build #003 (take 2)

@robin Congratulations on the grandchild Robin.

3 years ago
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RE: What's that? Another one?

@tv101 I’ve heard a rumour that some do, yes! 😆 Myth and legend?

3 years ago
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RE: first scratch build : a neck through 12 string semi hollow telecaster style guitar

@tyreman Superb! A lovely build and inspiration for the rest of us. Proud of you man! ✊

3 years ago
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RE: What's that? Another one?

@nsj Looks stunning as usual. Are you like me that your guitar collection is outgrowing the space in your house or do you sell your creations on? D...

3 years ago
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RE: Renaissance guitar

@koendb It’s stunning work, I’m so impressed. It’s definitely a whole different ball game to making electric guitars. Sure a lot of fundamental skills...

3 years ago
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RE: A pair of SS Stangs

Looks like a wipe-on poly for the final top shiny shiny finish. I keep meaning to make some up and give it a go. I take it you have to be very careful...

3 years ago
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